by MK French
Ziya Khan is a legal secretary and aspiring novelist, getting frustrated with her many rejection letters. On her thirtieth birthday, Ziya finds the living version of her muse standing in her kitchen. Aashiq inspires Ziya to write, to live and stand up for herself at work. They grow closer, but as she takes joy in writing again, he starts to disappear. Ziya will have to choose between Aashiq and her writing.
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| June 2025; MIRA; 978-0778368663 audio, ebook, print (304 pages); rom-com |
The book opens with a rejection letter, and every writer in the querying trenches will instantly understand the despair she feels, especially when Ziya has a Very Terrible, No Good Day after receiving it. The impulse to completely eliminate the rejected book is strong, and she goes about it in a scorched-earth kind of way. The disbelief in Aashiq is also understandable, and he immediately tries to get her to take care of herself in ways she hadn't for months: eating regular meals, exercising, cutting back on caffeine, getting enough sleep, and making time for friends. These are all healthy ways to avoid burnout and refill the creative well that she draws from for her writing, which she had neglected to actually find the time to write while living in Brooklyn.
It takes a while for the relationship to develop, since Ziya has to come to grips with the fact that Aashiq is real. Her driven behavior meant that she didn't really connect with anyone but family and her best friend and roommate. She didn't try to meet others until Aashiq and his wide-eyed enthusiasm for life made her see the world in a different way. It's a good message for the rest of us: connect with people around you, find the common ground, and don't let fear rule you. While not everyone will have a muse come to life, you can still develop meaningful relationships with others.
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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.
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